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Nobody asked Max Imagination to do this. There was no grant, no sponsor, no defense contract. Just a YouTuber, an ESP32 microcontroller that costs about as much as a decent burrito, a consumer 3D printer, and a question that apparently needed answering: how fast can you go when the budget ceiling is $155? The answer,…
Switzerland’s government-backed Taskforce Drones is preparing its next round of UAS technical trials for autumn 2026, building on a December 2025 campaign that pushed attack drones and counter-drone systems through some of the most challenging terrain in Europe, as JANES reports. The program is overseen by the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport…
The DJI Mini 4K bundle just dropped to $269 on Amazon, down from $389, and it comes with two batteries, a remote controller, a shoulder bag
Anduril Industries accelerates FURY combat drone production at its new $1B Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio, hitting milestones four months ahead of schedule. Learn how commercial tech is reshaping the U.S. Air Force's CCA program.
The South Bend Police Department launches a one-year Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot with Flock Safety. Discover how eight RTCC operators are using thermal drones to slash response times in Indiana.
Luke Bell's Solar Drone V2 crashed after 2.5 minutes, but the flight logs revealed a breakthrough. Discover how a diode-isolated buffer battery might solve the voltage collapse problem for solar-powered multirotors.
As the FCC updates its Covered List, public safety agencies face a $2B reckoning. Learn why building a drone program that survives Washington is the new priority.
Maximize your DJI Mini 5 Pro with 10 hidden features and pro settings. Learn how to tune Gain and Expo for cinematic shots, use Vision Assist for winter flying, and the one safety setting that prevents crashes in tight spaces.
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